Ukrainian Soldiers Freezing Their Sperm Before Going Into Battle

For Ukrainian couples looking to have children, a year of war has presented serious reproductive challenges. Ukrainian soldiers have been opting to freeze their sperm in order to secure their ability to have a baby in case of injury or death from fighting.
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[@regolith1350]

Somehow the most touching moment for me was that the clinic opened on Christmas just for the couple. "We agreed immediately because it was for a soldier. They are defending us so we must do everything we can for them."

[@Kauppi2]

More single-mothers for Ucryina 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@First-Last_name]

Heroic and tragic. russians need to go home, stop acting like fascists.

[@user-hi1zp4ob7g]

💙💛💙💛💙💛💯

[@donnacollins1356]

This is a beautiful thing I hope more soldiers think about doing this for their loved ones

[@Kauppi2]

More single-mothers for Ucryingi 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@user-gq8ep8ry2v]

No pls no it would be bad for the new coming nazi kids there is a reason Russia is there to cleanse these unholy who knows what 😂

[@mr.black.mystery8816]

what a sad and hard reality for these brave couples , my heart goes out to all off you ! Glory Ukraine !

[@Kauppi2]

More single-mothers for Ucryingi 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@jonthinks6238]

Goes

[@larrybarnes3920]

*Heart. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[@whiteglint7694]

There's supposed to be a "to" in between glory and Ukraine.

[@thefisherking78]

It must be gut-wrenching to even have to think about things like this. But I'm glad they were able to do it

[@AllIsWellaus]

For me it's touching but extremely sad. I hope he and his comrades in arms return home soon.

[@gretebremseth1622]

@user Joined 5 july 2022. Pro russian troll account. Ignore it! 💙 💛

[@aqprider]

@user ok Ivan, go for you 15rub

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

@user 👈Joined Jul 5, 2022

[@jonthinks6238]

​@@gretebremseth1622 report it

[@Kauppi2]

More single-mothers for Ucryina 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@jessicaaguilar6435]

Ukraine lives on! You will be here forever! Slava Ukraine!

[@gretebremseth1622]

@@Kauppi2 Trolls whatever it dislikes. Against womens rights, pro China and Russia. 💙💛💪

[@MikeOxlong-]

@@Kauppi2 👈 Just another braindead fruit chew…

[@whiteglint7694]

No

[@jipikayej]

This is both beautiful and heartbreaking. Slava Ukraine I have never seen such determintation in a people in my life.

[@Kauppi2]

More single-mothers for Ucryina 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@edithcross6010]

May the Universe protect them ♥

[@leontinaleal3251]

This is a beautiful thing 💞 Glory to UKRAINE 🇺🇦 Glory to HEROES 🇺🇦✌️🌻🇺🇦

[@Kauppi2]

More single-mothers for Ucryingi 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@whiteglint7694]

Do you even grammar?

[@SL-sd3sg]

This should be allowed in the uk too.

[@michellemarano2201]

Wow, this is amazing. Human création is priceless, beautiful. I hope other military people in many countries follow the same idealogy.

[@henryruizmeeden]

Smart men!! We need more Ukrainians!!!

[@StrongRespect]

In the dirt

[@mnnglss_xstnc]

@@StrongRespect your mom

[@whiteglint7694]

​@@StrongRespect I second this

[@MyAssReeks]

Sad 😔

[@StrongRespect]

But good Less nazis, more clear world

[@Glostahdude]

Sad that this is a thought…. But… shrapnel injuries are probably #1 cause of ED in military men who have seen combat… seems like a real worry unfortunately 😞

[@TheVoiceOfReason93]

Good call. That would ensure even if they died they would leave someone behind for both their loved ones and the future of their country.

[@elenaberwick3980]

Sperm freezing related to many countries rather than UA only It’s always good to have sperm freezer as anything might happen in future

[@zlauriault]

The Ukranian official mentioned that it is becoming popular worldwide.

[@elenaberwick3980]

@@zlauriault well, it became popular worldwide well before ukr war.

[@thomascambrion4408]

It's becoming necessary for Ukrainians due to the war which your country started, useless dumb b i t c h

[@elenaberwick3980]

@@thomascambrion4408 my country? I live in AU you dic&head

[@thomascambrion4408]

@@elenaberwick3980 yeah I'm sure you do russki suka

[@loduke3905]

This world needs more heroes so it could not come from a more viable and courageous candidate. The wife and world will have a living memento of a man who gave EVERYTHING for the love of his family, friends and country and will have a living reminder of a man who believed in and fought for their independence, freedom and FUTURE that he was willing to lay his life down to defend it. Long live these defenders of freedom and glory to the heroes of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦✊ Ukraine will ALWAYS BE FREE 💪 - ❤ from the U.S.

[@vikitheviki]

Damn president puny! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@RoyRoy-hc2wy]

This is so sad and hard.even I can feel it.

[@tajendratripura5389]

God bless you

[@n00n1n]

They shouldn't have to do that. That's so sad but at least if they do die their legacy can live on. If God forbid he does not make it he can still have a son and his son will be incredibly proud of what his father was fighting for.

[@zakariyeyahye5566]

They pit people against one another: ~ They turn neighbor against neighbor, brother against brother, sister against sister, son against father, daughter against mother, wife against husband, student against teacher.

[@heromail2903]

We can see how Ukraine people work shoulder to shoulder during this very difficult time of Russia Putin aggression. Glory to Ukraine 💙💛 . From southeast Asian people

[@zlauriault]

It's good the technology exists, but the reason Ukranians need to use it is horrifying - another measure of defense against genocide. No one wants Russkiye so-called "Mir." No one - who actually understands what it is. May Ukraine have a decisive victory as soon as possible and rebuild even better and more united than ever before - a rising star in Europe.

[@Kauppi2]

More single-mothers for Ucryingi 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@KATIA95]

Genocide? Tell that to other 8 billions humans out there

[@susansmith9263]

Beautiful! 💙💛 I see now that these men can suffer from more than combat injuries. That the young man is suffering from knee and spinal issues from hypothermia.😔 Pray that the young man stays safe and the couple endure. 💙💛🙏💙💛🙏💙💛 🇺🇲 🇺🇦

[@First-Last_name]

This story made me tear up.

[@hestergnu6627]

Breaks my heart. Slava Ukraini

[@asanitationstompout8473]

Surprised this wasn't normal beforehand

[@crazycatlady183]

💙✊🏻💛Because of russia/mordor continued attempts at genocide of Ukrainians.This seems like a very excellent and necessary action/idea.

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

congratulations and good luck

[@ishamkader2696]

Sacrifice.❤ Marriage made in HEAVEN

[@carolevolcy7608]

So sweet . 🎉

[@U.H8]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙏🏻❤️‍🔥

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Я стежив за вторгненням в Україну з самого початку, і це одна з речей, яка мене найбільше розлютила. Не тому, що вони це роблять, а тому, що їм ПОТРІБНО це робити. Я знаю, що це неможливо, але я сподіваюся, що всі ваші прекрасні сміливі чоловіки та жінки зможуть безпечно повернутися додому. Росія заплатить за те, що вона зробила. Слава Україні та її народу. I've been following the invasion of Ukraine since the beginning and this is one of the things that has angered me the most. Not because they ARE doing it but, because they NEED to do it. I know it's impossible but, l hope all your beautiful brave men and women can come home safely. Russia will pay for what she has done. Glory to Ukraine and her people.

[@ellasmommy9278]

I think this is an awesome idea but I'm concerned about a country who keeps losing their power grid. It could be for naught. I hope they don't have to use it.

[@willberry6434]

What a sad thing that this is necessary

[@zakariyeyahye5566]

“God Sees the Truth, but Waits.” - Leo Tolstoy

[@user-hi1zp4ob7g]

💙💛💙💛 Oooo God🙏🙏🙏 Time is of the essence 💖 We trust in you💙💛💙💛

[@MaxxIMIZED]

A true heroes

[@ElectroCurmudgeon]

Glory to Ukraine. My heart is breaking for the peaceful people of Ukraine. the world sees putins continued unprovoked unjustified war of aggression on the sovereign country of Ukraine. putin is the aggressor no country threatened him. this war is all his fault. saint javelin #CrimeaIsUkraine saint Himars #WhatWeAreFightingfor

[@markjustus]

Super!

[@user-hi1zp4ob7g]

God bless you🥰🥰🥰 Live long and prosper🙏🙏🙏 You can do it🎉🎉🎉🎉💙💛💙💛

[@OverSeaToo]

❤

[@isabelleg9118]

Given the Russian genocidal goal it is self defence.

[@gailhasler8435]

Terribly sad, but fortuitous on their part. 😪😪😪😪😪

[@nataliiateteruk585]

Not only for their close ones, but for all women whom wants kids. But of course up to them.

[@RootDragon04]

The wife is talking in times 2 speed

[@marcos.lombardo]

i love you Ukraine♥

[@profefabianaaguero8464]

👏👏👏👏

[@jimgreene951]

Sowing Sunflowers 💛💙

[@andrenewcomb3708]

I thought that stuff was cold already BEFORE the stuffing.

[@mnblkjh6757]

Then You need to get word out/social media

[@russellfreestone8580]

What about we all sit around the table and negotiate. But that won't make money for the corporate trash thousands of miles away on Wall Street.

[@alejandrosotomartin9720]

I mean, why not ?

[@GelatoA]

Russian Soldier does it: oh look at this freezing their sperm Ukraine soldier does it: Saving your future kids! Go on!

[@dwenchan831]

Insurance...anything can happen during a war..

[@utkurergasev8503]

🇹🇯🤝🇺🇦

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

This is a wonderful idea...I thought for his wife.

[@joeylawell3590]

Crisper all imma say

[@lukeamato2348]

Lets hope this isnt necessary . So they can get home safe and make babies the old fashioned way

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

Another young lad send to his death, all wars truly are young guys being send to their deaths by older guys. Period

[@mnnglss_xstnc]

Explain how else to defend ?

[@alejandrosotomartin9720]

Before being deployed you are allowed to have some fun with your girlfriend or wife.

[@beverleykorte5684]

Beautiful Sweet Lovely ❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@dungly8691]

Ok🌷🌹🌷❤

[@KATIA95]

Imagine the hospital take other sperm by mistake

[@kushsmokesam1379]

Lol just mate with her before you go into battle

[@TimberlakeTigerGirl]

That doesn't automatically guarantee the woman will get pregnant. Women aren't fertile 24/7 and there could be underlying issues that could prevent pregnancy.

[@menya00045]

The kid need a father.. why have a kid without his dad alive. I would say choose not to have children at all in this situation.. then growing in a war with a stressed mother is not very fair to the child either. wait instead for better living conditions.

[@user-ye7th8th7n]

Его кто-то заставляет воевать? Сдался бы, а после войны, возвращайся и живи сколько хочешь. Нет, Крым и Донбасс им подавай.

[@dozerthemongrel6630]

The E.U taxpayer is probably footing the bill for these expenses.

[@danchokonstantinov6735]

In antiquity newly weds were exempt from military service for 1 year ! In antiquity infertility was considered a curse . These days barren sex is glorified ! Those people in Ukraine know the value and sanctity of marriage !

[@jopiaspieder1184]

Females can also do this with their eggs so keep that in mind Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@user-wz3cg1gg5z]

Вспомним как русская сила солдатская немцев на запад гнала 1941-1945

[@shem4753]

I think not a good idea cause there would be soo many single women with kids out there and it would be hard for them to find a Man after that.

[@gretebremseth1622]

Not in developed countries. If you dismiss a woman because she has a child, you're not much of a man! And definately not a keeper! 💙 💛 💪

[@TimberlakeTigerGirl]

You do realize that since the beginning of humanity, countless women were made into widows because of war. Leaving them to raise any and all the children she had with her husband before he died right? If Ukrainian men freeze their sperm for their wives, and they die in battle, then the wife can use the sperm to bring his child into the world even when he's long gone.

[@II-cr6px]

Paren al genocida

[@jameswatters9592]

Good idea but they need to throw it to the russians as they are going to be a bit short of it with all the casualties

[@mnnglss_xstnc]

The less russians the merrier

[@mikimosky4109]

I would never do something like this, wanting a baby and knowing his dad is already dead is something truly egoistic and sad.

[@Kauppi2]

They want more single-mothers for Ucryingi 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@TimberlakeTigerGirl]

You make it sound like a widow wanting a child to keep her dead husbands line and memory alive is a bad thing. Besides, white nationalists are always complaining about how white people are 'an endangered species'. Yet here's an opportunity for more white kids to be born thus keep numbers up. Yet that's a bad thing?

[@splashafrica]

Now even you provided that your a woman can birth a ukriainian. Their population was in decline before the war so that's one way to reverse the trend.

[@GSL1]

Ukraine can't die.

[@Kauppi2]

But it will be denazified for good 🇷🇺Z

[@gretebremseth1622]

@@Kauppi2 Still trolling I see. No rubles, potatoes and beets! 💙 💛 💪

[@imaginemetoo]

​@@Kauppi2 🥾💤🕳️🌻🌻🌻 SLAVA UKRAINI HEROES 🇺🇦

[@guybeingaguy]

As a guy just being a guy. That’s pretty vain.

[@Kroitk]

Clearly, your IQ is so deficient that you are void of any intellect and reasoning of the average human adult. Do the world a favour and do not reproduce--but then again, it's clear as day that won't be an issue for you of all people.

[@guybeingaguy]

@@Kroitk Thank you for your insight.

[@PendulumMapTarotLightWorker]

If a US soldiers dies in Combat the Spouse gets $400,000.00, what does Ukraine give? Raising a child without it father to pay the bills is Difficult in USA. Why not impregnate her, then he knows has a child. Maybe it's her idea not to be pregnant, if he dies. Then it's easier to move on to the next guy.

[@zlauriault]

Maybe sometime you can take a biology class and learn about how pregnancy works. It's not on the male's schedule, so you can stop being a troll about a Ukranian woman who wants to have her husband's child if he doesn't make it back do that they can raise children together.

[@PendulumMapTarotLightWorker]

@@zlauriault USA are Allies with Russia, While Russia Runs the Oil Refineries in Iraq 2007, US Military protects them....I Protect Russia

[@gretebremseth1622]

As a Norwegian, with those opinions , you're no "sonofOdin"! I am ashamed on your behalf. 💙💛💪

[@PendulumMapTarotLightWorker]

@@gretebremseth1622 🇺🇸🇸🇯🇩🇪🇨🇮🇨🇵

[@PendulumMapTarotLightWorker]

@@gretebremseth1622 I was given the names Triple Triangle Son Of Odin and Government shouldn't find out 🤷🏻‍♂️😇🧬🛸🖖🏻👁️⚖️🧭🗺️

[@acuantjahyadi7393]

Udah pasti suaminya sudah mati , sudah waktunya istrinya mencari suami baru kakek kakek jadi tidak di paksa untuk perang

[@davidtodic9946]

No sex

[@ryanstevenson2258]

Takes all the fun way

[@santinovekj4191]

Indian Tigers formation of India realized the reality in Ukrarine. Russia is our good friend. But some reality of war cannot hide. Heart breaking reality of war.

[@jonthinks6238]

The russians are not your friends.

[@devilsfavorite999]

I can collect it 😮✊🤤

[@satanslittlehelper3817]

🤣

[@Tu.Mama.Perro.]

At the time it feels right but in the end the woman will just move on you just put a burden on the woman first off with your death and a baby to take care of

[@stewartlewis3503]

That's lovely and all but......if that man isn't extremely wealthy and the child, hence mother would end up inheriting a lot of money from his estate, why would a woman get pregnant by a dead man who couldn't provide for her and her child when she has the option of finding an alive man who could? Seems like a disingenuous act to encourage men to sign up.

[@Kauppi2]

because Feminist West wants more single-mothers for Ucryingi 😂 They already had the lowest fertility in Europe😂 Good luck "rebuilding" when all men are on the ground😂

[@corvusglaive4804]

How about trying to knock your girl up long before you leave?

[@whitelutik]

Pregnant in a warzone - sounds like a good plan, champ

[@corvusglaive4804]

@@whitelutik well she's now freezing his sperm so what's the difference!?

[@zlauriault]

Take a biology class and learn how much time in the month a woman can become pregnant. It's not on the man's schedule, so you can save your cynical attitude and flippancy. Try asking women what being pregnant in a war zone is like also, and be a bit more human.

[@corvusglaive4804]

@@zlauriault oh shut up. How long have they been together and only now he wants to freeze his sperm?! So what's she gonna do if he dies? Er, get pregnant right? In a war zone, right? Do yourself a favour and shut up, adults are talking here.

[@whitelutik]

@Corvus Glaive there's this thing called Google you put your question in and find an answer. Type "why being pregnant in a warzone is a bad idea"

[@oskarsoskars3365]

I found this like early goodbye!

[@andrisi]

Does not look like a good idea to me, even tough it looks like a beautiful thing... Would you want a child from your dead husband, or perhaps move on, and try to have a happy life with someone else? Same for the dead guy... a kid you never get to see from heaven, or giving another chance to your still alive wife?

[@avinashs.m3213]

Exactly my thoughts. Fatherhood is completely neglected these days.

[@robobin]

I'm a widow, would never do this. It's so fucked up.

[@zlauriault]

Having a child is a miracle, and the goal of this is to help preserve Ukranians. Most people don't understand this because of having such a different concept of normality - a problem that has affected Ukraine by how long it has taken countries to finally send weapons. I think the couple expressed it best. They are the ones living in war, and wanting to try to preserve their culture.

[@zlauriault]

@@robobin are you facing genocide? That factor changes things a lot.

[@fabrizioandreucci5664]

Usa is killing Eu with this war : we are closing our industries and our high energy prices is unsustainable a lot of our industries are closing . and if some European company want to open a new industry Eu is not convenient anymore with this energy prices . Eu cannot substain this high energy prices we are loosing our economy thanks to Usa dark plans .Eu politicians wake up we helped Ukraine for a year now we need to help ourself .stop the Russian sanctions and return to buy their gas now

[@T3-RIDER]

Brilliant, instead of stopping the war just have children with no farthers in the household 😂

[@zlauriault]

In Ukraine, fathers may be missing because of defending their country from an unprovoked invasion, having been killed in battle. In Russia, commonly, fathers are living but not fathers, drunk constantly and beating them and their mothers. Russia can stop the invasion anytime and leave Ukraine.

[@TimberlakeTigerGirl]

You realize war widows raising children on their own isn't a new concept. In WW2 alone, how many children on both sides do you think ended up being fatherless and even orphaned completely?

[@guff9567]

In case their gnads are shot off?

[@shaunwild8797]

Should we should all donate our old copies of Playboy magazine? 😉😉

[@shaunwild8797]

@@xaeaxii7777 A light dusting of Vim or a baby wipe will remove any germs. I would imagine dry old jizzle is safe by the time it reaches them. Who masterbates while looking at a pic of their wife?. Not me.😁😁

[@abikeanditsboy3449]

Nah, there's plenty of websites out there with all sorts of free "selections" and I'm sure Elon would be happy to support this cause.

[@shaunwild8797]

@@xaeaxii7777 If I was on the front line I would swap wife pics with my buddies. Variety is the spice of life and all that jazz.

[@Vlad_Gleboov]

WHAT DA FAK IS THAT?>

[@guff9567]

This has the smell of Bill Gates about it

[@gretebremseth1622]

I'm triple jabbed! 😮 He must have microchipped me!!!/s 💙 💛 💪

[@interpl6089]

Life expectancy of Ukrop soldier near Artemovsk? 4 Hours. They really need it. That's lower expactancy than soviet soldiers ať Stalingrad 🤣

[@sunalouw348]

Idiot dreaming ☝

[@Bajtjr]

1.You made those numbers up else please provide a source. 2.Its Bakhmut and not Artemovsk. 3.Considering Russia has been trying to get Bakhmut for over half a year I assume their casualties are most likely much higher than Ukrainian.

[@gretebremseth1622]

Interpl, you're not very good at this trolling thing pet! Get yourself another hobby. 💙 💛 💪

[@interpl6089]

@@gretebremseth1622 Not trolling lol

[@Bajtjr]

@@abikeanditsboy3449 Oh I do, its why I ask people to provide the source not because I expect them to give it, just a way of saying they are full of bs. About this war its kind of bizare, so many people claiming absolute nonsense, I know Russia has troll farms but frankly I think its mostly Russian propaganda making people lose brain cells.

[@brambob9510]

I feel sad for the Ukrainians. But when I heard it this about the Russian swine, I thought it was pathetic. Glory to Ukraine.

[@mrcoach2331]

It seems in decadent Ukraine any stupid perversity is possible and allowed. What a shame for mankind!

[@SouthernGentleman]

Toughest Ukrainian men still leaving behind the possibility of a strong next generation? Go for it! 🫡